COMMUTERS are set for rush hour misery as strong winds have caused travel havoc at London Bridge station.

Storm Imogen has blown off part of the roof at the busy transport hub in the capital reducing the number of trains able to run.

Commuters on social media initially said part of the roof had fallen onto the tracks but Network Rail later refuted these claims.

The transport firm said a section had become loose and was flapping in the wind. While engineers carried out safety checks services into two platforms were suspended.

A Network Rail spokesperson said: “Platforms 7 and 8 at London Bridge have reopened and services have resumed between Charing Cross and London Bridge. However, there are delays as the service recovers. Passengers should check National Rail Enquiries for the latest travel information.”

Earlier this afternoon, Network Rail were alerted to the flapping piece of the temporary roof by a member of staff.

While safety checks was being carried out, Southeastern ran additional services to London Cannon Street and London Victoria.

There is also major travel disrption at Cannon Street as passengers have been stopped from entering the station.

Commuters have tweeted that the station was dangerous as so there were so many people there.

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At 6.30pm, a spokesperson from Southeastern said: “We’re working to recover the service as quickly as possible. Some services are currently delayed by up to 40 minutes at present. The line closure impacted services to and from Charing Cross and other services were diverted to Cannon Street.

"We apologise to passengers who’ve been caught up in the disruption and advise passengers going home tonight to check before they travel. If their journey has been delayed by more than 30 minutes, Delay Repay compensation is available via our website.”

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There are severe delays and various cancellations at London Bridge

Thameslink has cancelled its service from London Bridge to Brighton this evening.

One commuter tweeted: "Oh my. London Bridge is the hottest messiest hot mess right now."

On Twitter, other commuters have described the services from the station as "shambolic" and a "nightmare".

ITV news anchor Charlene White tweeted: "Gotta go through London Bridge station to get home? Prepare for delays. Part of the station roof has blown off onto the line."

Another commuter has said that there is chaos as hundreds of people queue for one escalator.

Gotta go through London Bridge station to get home? Prepare for delays. Part of the station roof has blown off onto the line #StormImogen